After Stuart had lived with his new paint design for a while, we decided to expand it on his sides. More Purple Gloss then more Deep Blue. The overspray on his head was corrected covering the misplaced Berry Pink. Another coat of Maui Blue on the Eyes. Now we’re ready for more details. The Brontosaurus…
Category: Adventures & Activities
“Dino Fest” is Coming to Town!
September 21st & 22nd the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles will present the 4th Annual “Dino Fest” Weekend! It’s a Fun Filled Weekend with Everything Dinosaur and Pterosaurs too! Angie, the Augustynolophus, & I will be there for complementary Dinosaur Painting. This will be our 3rd time participating in this annual event. Angie always…
Stuart the Sauropod & More!
Stuart gets his primary colors Warm Yellow and Spring Green. Staring on his side makes it much easier to get Stuarts underneath areas. While the Yellow is curing, I apply the Spring Green to all that I can reach. After a couple of hours Stuart is dry enough to stand up. I need a ladder…
Stuart & the Titanosaurs
Stuart arrived at the Park on May 7th with Stanley the Stegosaurus and the 4 Raptors – Alan, Blue, Charlie & Jadon. While the Raptors are getting some addition color splashes, Stuart needs some rust protection. Don’t worry Stanley will get protection too! 1st Step: Wire Brushing. Have the Proper Tools & Protection – Leather…
Mailosaurus!
Is there a Mailosaurus Hiding in Your Neighborhood or Your Yard? There could be! They can camouflage to appear as an ordinary mailbox, so watch Your Hands and Arms! Note: Check if You live in an area that prohibits painting Your Mailbox – HOA’s (homeowners associations) with restrictive CC&R’s local ordinances etc… Yes, they…
The Prehistoric Landscape!
What was the Landscape like during the Age of the Dinosaurs and even before? As Pangaea the Supercontinent rose above the Ocean, lush soft wood forest – Giant Ferns, Cycadeoids – similar to Cycads of today, Ginkgoids, Conifers with broad leaves vs. needles, Horsetails & Rushes (grass like plants with hollow or pithy stems) spread…
Humans at the Park?
The Prehistoric Pals had some Human Visitors Last Week. Neighbors Kathy, Daughter Danielle & Grandson Nathan stopped by with Uncle David his kids and friends. The Carnivores always enjoy Visitors. Danielle & Nathan and the rest of the kids pose with Raphael a Raptor from the Deinonychus Family. The Triceratops brothers Paul & Christopher photo…
Blake Visits the Park
Back in March at the Camarillo Library’s Family Story Time (see post March 15, 2019 “Another Great Family Story Time”), We had a name the Dinosaur Contest. Four Raptors at the Park needed help selecting names. Blake the Winner with his Great Dinosaur Drawing and name suggestion “Jeffrey” was announced in post March 22, 2019…
Dinosaurs at Sea Oaks Canyon Ranch
Last Year on Memorial Day Weekend I was able to visit Sea Oaks Canyon Ranch. The owner granted permission for us take pictures from his driveway, which was extremely nice of him. Later we discovered a co-worker of my friend Gary knows the owner. So earlier this month I returned for an up-close tour of…
Raptors at MacArthur Park Elementary
Once a month ReadingtoKids.org provides volunteers for eight Elementary Schools in the Downtown Los Angeles area. Last Saturday was their 20th Anniversary! Books are selected for K thru 5th grade. This month the Kindergarten choice is Mo Willems “Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs”. I have read this book with one of my Prehistoric Pals several…